Many have argued that Chapman and her fashion line shouldn’t be blamed for Weinstein’s behavior; others, including alleged victim Rose McGowan, have accused her of being complicit.

Johansson, who attended the Met Gala with boyfriend Colin Jost of Saturday Night Live, has faced similar criticism since Monday’s event. The Avengers: Infinity War star felt compelled to defend her sartorial selection in a media statement.

“I wore Marchesa because their clothes make women feel confident and beautiful, and it is my pleasure to support a brand created by two incredibly talented and important female designers,” she said.

Marchesa, which is designed by Chapman and business partner Keren Craig, also issued a statement.

“We are truly honored that Scarlett chose to wear Marchesa for the Met Gala,” it said. “She is an amazingly talented actor who has incredible style and presence. It was wonderful to work so closely with her in creating this custom look.”

Johansson spoke at the Women’s March in January 2018. (Photo: Chelsea Guglielmino/Getty Images)

But did Johansson — who has been a vocal supporter of #TimesUp and was a speaker at the 2018 Women’s March — need to explain herself? According to many people, coming after Johansson for her dress is an example of how society holds women to a higher standard than men.

Many fans took to Twitter to defend her right to dress as she pleases, arguing that the blame should fall squarely on Weinstein’s shoulders rather than the women around him.

I️ hope more let Marchesa stand on it’s own feet free from Weinstein. They are being punished for his crimes when Georgina is divorcing him. Sad that Weinstein used the brand abusively with actresses. Hard to overcome. Takes a lot of Scarlett Johansson’s https://t.co/qPfecXpHkD

scarlett johansson does a lot of questionable shit but wearing marchesa to the met gala really isn’t that? georgina is divorcing harvey weinstein and she, along with keren, are NOT responsible for his crimes? so shouldn’t be being punished for them

Here’s a hot take: Why would anyone be mad at Scarlett johansson wearing Marchesa just because Weinstein’s (ex)estranged wife is the co-founder? She’s not her husbands keeper. It’s founded by two women. Let’s support that. #MetGala

I honestly love the fact that Scarlett Johansson wore this gorgeous Marchesa I think that in a way it's her saying women shouldn’t be penalized for the crimes of the men in their lives https://t.co/4VKesy1mRa